[mythtv-users] Transcode settings for new iPad

[Gabe Rubin]

On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 6:00 PM, Christopher Kerr <mythtv at theseekerr.com> wrote:
> On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 11:43 AM, Gabe Rubin <gaberubin at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi list,
>>
>> I am considering getting one of the new iPads.  I have used handbrake
>> in the past to transcode recordings to a suitable resolution for the
>> iPad.  Has anyone used handbrake to transcode to the highest quality
>> for the new iPad?  If so, can someone please post a command line
>> option?  I am trying to determine how large these files will be to see
>> if I should get a 32 gig or 64 gig.
>
>
> I haven't, but common sense tells me that it makes no sense to transcode to
> higher resolution than the source material, which sets something of an upper
> bound on size.
>
> Just grab the old iPad preset and change the resolution to match the source
> - I don't think Apple have changed their H264 decoder's capabilities, so
> trying one of the more complex profiles probably won't get you anywhere.
>
> - Chris

Thanks.  I knew that upping the resolution would not be beneficial.  I
was just wondering if there are any special things to do with aspect
ratio.  I will try to remember what command line option I used and
parse from that, but if someone has any command that they have used,
would love to hear it.